Details

Open Date 08/21/2023

Requisition Number PRN12340N

Job Title Classroom Assistant

Working Title Classroom Assistant - Farmington Health Center

Job Grade A

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week up to 19 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
• Schedules may vary
• up to 19 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00291 - Student Parent Support Center

Location Other

City Farmington, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $14.50/hour - $15.00/hour

Close Date

Job Summary

The Child Care and Family Resource Center, a department of Student Affairs, provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. UKids Child Care programs are NAEYC accredited and serve children birth to six years. We offer part-time and full-time programming in three campus child care programs for students, faculty, and staff and drop-in child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

The University of UtahFarmington Health Center Program (https://childcare.utah.edu/care-options/health-center-programs/farmington-health-center.php) ( FHC ) offers a full range of medical services for families. FHC in collaboration with the U of U Center for Child Care and Family Resources is seeking to hire qualified child care providers for their drop-in child care facility. Multiple openings and continuous hiring. Free public transportation pass included with employment (seehere (https://www.rideuta.com/Fares-And-Passes/Pass-Programs/UTA-School-Pass-Programs/University-of-Utah) for more information). Come join our team!

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs (https://studentaffairs.utah.edu/) is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.

Student Affairs is committed to the grounding of our programs, procedures, and policies in the tenets of anti-racism and inclusion. We recognize the continued importance of education and accountability that promote equity and social justice. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of both students and staff and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into university life.

Responsibilities

1. Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care.
2. Develop weekly projects and provide appropriate activities.
3. Communicate effectively with professionals, parents, and children.
4. Guide classroom assistants in developmentally appropriate ways of working with children.
5. Extinguishes, or lessens, inappropriate behavior and redirects children to appropriate actions by applying Positive Child Guidance techniques to help children learn to manage their own behavior in a positive manner.
6. Models correct techniques for classroom assistants.
7. Teaches and leads children in music and movement to help them develop memory, verbal skills, and a love for music.
8. Assists children with physical necessities, toileting, medical emergencies, etc. to give proper care and, where appropriate, facilitate development.
9. Keep accurate records of client’s program usage.
10. Maintains a healthy and safe environment for children by sanitizing materials daily, and operating within State Licensing Guidelines.
11. Promotes leadership skills within a classroom team.
12. Demonstrate the ability to work independently, but show a willingness to take direction from the supervisor.
13. Must be warm, energetic, and enjoy working with young children (18 mo. to 8 years of age)
14. Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality.
15. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance; a willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher; willing to obtain food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( BCI ) background check, first aid training are required. Demonstrated human relations and effective human relations skills are also required.

Department Specific Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Exhibits physical stamina necessary for daily interaction with very young children
• Must be able to lift small children (10-50 lbs.)
• Must be able to carry small children in arms for short distances

• Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of aids) including:

• Fine motor skills

• Sufficient vision to read printed material
• Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversation

• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation

• Must be able to move about on hands and knees and sit on the floor with children

• Must demonstrate effective communication with professionals, parents, and children
• Must demonstrate an ability to work independently but show a willingness to take direction from the supervisor
• Must be warm, energetic, and enjoy working with young children (6 weeks to 5 years)
• Must pass a Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( BCI ) background check
• Must be willing to obtain a food handlers permit and first aid/ CPR training
• Demonstrated skills in multi-age programming for children and families
• Demonstrated skills in staff orientation, training, and evaluation
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office and management software

Preferences

• Interest in learning about child development and guidance.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.